Who We Are
As the lead organization for the Southeast Region 5 Comprehensive Center (SER5CC), SERVE has assembled a purposeful network of partners whose strengths complement and extend all our capabilities. This collaborative team delivers coordinated, high‑quality support to state education agencies, districts, and schools across the three‑state region.
SERVE at UNC Greensboro
A research, evaluation, and technical assistance center, SERVE partners with PK–12 educators at the state, district, and school levels, as well as with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations. For 35 years, SERVE has taken a deeply collaborative approach—working alongside researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to drive meaningful improvements and positive outcomes for all learners.
Learn more about SERVE at serve.uncg.edu.
Bellwether Education Partners
A national nonprofit, Bellwether Education Partners focuses on dramatically changing education and life outcomes for under served children. Bellwether helps education organizations accelerate their impact and works to improve policy and practice through six service areas: policy analysis and research; strategy and growth planning; organizational effectiveness and efficiency; implementation support; educational program evaluation; and academic and program advising.
Learn more about Bellwether Education Partners at bellwethereducation.org
Education First
Founded in 2006, Education First is a national, mission-driven strategy and policy organization with deep expertise in education improvement. Anchored in Georgia, Education First supports the Southeast Region 5 Comprehensive Center fostering collaboration within Georgia and across neighboring states to address educator shortages.
Learn more about Education First at education-first.com
ImaginED Partners Inc.
A multi-faceted consulting firm with expertise in organizational capacity and leadership development, technical assistance and advisory support, ImaginED Partners Inc. will support the SER5CC in building district networks and providing resources and networking supports to alternative programs and schools.
Learn more about ImaginEd Partners Inc at: imaginedpartners.com
Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG)
Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is an innovative management and social sciences consulting firm dedicated to advancing programs and fostering positive social change. MSG will contribute to the SER5CC in supporting district fiscal oversight and leadership development.
Learn more about the Manhattan Strategy Group at manhattanstrategy.com
RTI International
Founded in 1958, RTI International is an independent scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. RTI International will contribute to the SER5CC to provide supports for alternative education programs and schools and to assist in developing key performance indicators for education.
Learn more about RTI International at rti.org